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Abner Jones DAVIS

Abner Jones DAVIS

Male 1835 - 1917  (81 years)

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  1. 1.  Abner Jones DAVISAbner Jones DAVIS was born 31 Dec 1835, Clark Co, OH; died 17 Feb 1917, Sugar Camp (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Pvt, Co A, 17th W.Va. Inf, Civil War
    • Occupation: operated saw mill at mouth of Sugar Camp Run
    • Census: 1850, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH
    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Abner married Lida Anne BEE 24 Jan 1861, Doddridge Co, (W)VA. Lida (daughter of Amaziah BEE and Rhoda DAVIS) was born 29 Mar 1840, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 31 Mar 1890; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Linville Bee DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Oct 1862, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1947, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH.
    2. 3. Rebecca Jane DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Aug 1865, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Nov 1933, Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC; was buried SECTION A-B, ROW 3, Lewis Memorial Park, Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC.
    3. 4. Valentine Grant DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jan 1868, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV; died Feb 1938; was buried , Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV.
    4. 5. Remmeus C. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Sep 1869.
    5. 6. Philip P. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1872; died 1893.
    6. 7. Samantha DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Mar 1876.
    7. 8. Rufus Bernard DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jan 1879; died 1957; was buried , Milton Cemetery, Milton, Rock Co, WI.
    8. 9. Ardwin Bee DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Sep 1882; died 19 May 1951, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Archbold Cemetery, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Abner married Rhoda Catherine POLAN 19 Nov 1891, Doddridge Co, WV. Rhoda (daughter of Samuel POLAN and Keziah KELLEY) was born 6 Jan 1851, Blandville, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 26 Apr 1928, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Linville Bee DAVISLinville Bee DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Abner1) was born 7 Oct 1862, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1947, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: 1884, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Shelby Co, OH
    • Residence: 1917, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH

    Notes:

    1900 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (New Milton District), enumerated on Jun 11 1900:
    Linville B. Davis, 37, b. Oct 1862, farmer, married 16 yrs; wife Dora, 31, b. Feb 1869, mother of 6 children (5 still living); dau Bell, 14, b. Sep 1886; son Andrew, 11, b. Oct 1888; dau Nina, 6, b. Dec 1893; son Clifford, 3, b. Dec 1896; son Paul, 1, b. Mar 1898.

    1910 Census, Shelby Co, Ohio (Jackson Twp), enumerated in Apr 1910:
    Linville B. Davis, 47, farmer, married 25 yrs; wife Dorra E, 41, mother of 7 children (6 still living); son Andrew H, 20, single; dau Nina R, 16; son Clifford R, 13; son Paul L, 11; dau Claria A, 7. All born in West Virginia.

    (NOTE: "Davis - The Settlers of Salem WV," p. 145, incorrectly includes Mabel Eliza (b. 1902) and Dallas Van (b. 1905) as children of this family. They were actually children of Linville Davis (b. 1873) and Cora Bell Stark.)

    Linville married Dora E. S. COZAD 1 Oct 1884, Harrison Co, WV. Dora (daughter of Harrison J. "Jack" COZAD and Sarah L. WAGY) was born 25 Feb 1869, Lewis Co, WV; died 7 Jan 1939, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Bell DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1886, West Virginia.
    2. 11. Andrew Harrison DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1888, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 May 1968.
    3. 12. Nina Rebecca DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Dec 1893, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Aug 1985, Logan Co, OH.
    4. 13. Clifford R. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1896, West Virginia.
    5. 14. Paul L. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1898, West Virginia.
    6. 15. Claria A. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1903, West Virginia.

  2. 3.  Rebecca Jane DAVISRebecca Jane DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Abner1) was born 13 Aug 1865, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Nov 1933, Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC; was buried SECTION A-B, ROW 3, Lewis Memorial Park, Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "Davis - The Settlers of Salem, West Virginia," p. 85, reports birth date as 15 June 1865. But her headstone shows it as 13 August 1865.

    Rebecca married John Henry GROGG 4 Mar 1884, Doddridge Co, WV. John (son of Joseph GROGG and Sarah L. WAGY) was born 18 Jun 1861, Lewis Co, (W)VA; died 5 Mar 1941, Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC; was buried , Lewis Memorial Park, Asheville, Buncombe Co, NC. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Valentine Grant DAVISValentine Grant DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Abner1) was born 18 Jan 1868, New Milton, Doddridge Co, WV; died Feb 1938; was buried , Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1900; engineer at saw mill
    • Census: 1910, Philippi District, Barbour Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1910; farmer
    • Residence: 1917, Glenville, Gilmer Co, WV

    Valentine married Mary C. "Mollie" ROBINSON 1890, Upshur Co, WV. Mary died 1896. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Odis A. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jul 1892, Lewis Co, WV; died 17 Nov 1986, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. 17. Alma Fern DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Nov 1895; died Oct 1980.

    Valentine married Cora E. HINKLE 7 Oct 1898. Cora (daughter of Marshall HINKLE and Caroline MOSS) was born 2 Sep 1879; died 13 Jan 1972. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Kelsel Valentine DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1899, Doddridge Co, WV; died Dec 1978; was buried , Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV.

  4. 5.  Remmeus C. DAVISRemmeus C. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Abner1) was born 18 Sep 1869.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1917, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV


  5. 6.  Philip P. DAVISPhilip P. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Abner1) was born 27 Aug 1872; died 1893.

  6. 7.  Samantha DAVISSamantha DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Abner1) was born 7 Mar 1876.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1917, Sugar Camp (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV


  7. 8.  Rufus Bernard DAVISRufus Bernard DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Abner1) was born 24 Jan 1879; died 1957; was buried , Milton Cemetery, Milton, Rock Co, WI.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Milton, Rock Co, WI
    • Residence: 1917, Michigan

    Rufus married Eulalos Constance HUGHES. Eulalos (daughter of Henry Smith HUGHES and Rosetta BABCOCK) was born 27 Feb 1886, Ohio; died 16 Apr 1942, Milton, Rock Co, WI; was buried , Milton Cemetery, Milton, Rock Co, WI. [Group Sheet]


  8. 9.  Ardwin Bee DAVISArdwin Bee DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Abner1) was born 29 Sep 1882; died 19 May 1951, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Archbold Cemetery, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1917, 1935, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV

    Ardwin married Clevia Jemima MAXWELL 26 Mar 1912, Doddridge Co, WV. Clevia (daughter of John MAXWELL and Barbara Ellen DOUGLASS) was born 30 Mar 1889, Doddridge Co, WV; died 8 Aug 1935, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Archbold Cemetery, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Russell A. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jun 1913, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; died 20 Nov 1977, Warren, Trumbull Co, OH.
    2. 20. Cleo DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1916.
    3. 21. Nadyne M. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Mar 1918; died 29 Nov 1998.
    4. 22. John DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1923.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Bell DAVISBell DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Linville2, 1.Abner1) was born Sep 1886, West Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV


  2. 11.  Andrew Harrison DAVISAndrew Harrison DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Linville2, 1.Abner1) was born 2 Oct 1888, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 May 1968.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH
    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Shelby Co, OH


  3. 12.  Nina Rebecca DAVISNina Rebecca DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Linville2, 1.Abner1) was born 13 Dec 1893, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Aug 1985, Logan Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Shelby Co, OH

    Nina married William Cord LAWHEAD. William was born 1894; died 1965. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Clifford R. DAVISClifford R. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Linville2, 1.Abner1) was born Dec 1896, West Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Shelby Co, OH


  5. 14.  Paul L. DAVISPaul L. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Linville2, 1.Abner1) was born Mar 1898, West Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Shelby Co, OH


  6. 15.  Claria A. DAVISClaria A. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (2.Linville2, 1.Abner1) was born CA 1903, West Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Shelby Co, OH


  7. 16.  Odis A. DAVISOdis A. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Valentine2, 1.Abner1) was born 12 Jul 1892, Lewis Co, WV; died 17 Nov 1986, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: mechanic, Cook Motor Lines
    • Residence: Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Philippi District, Barbour Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in 1900 as June 1892.

    Odis married Gay Maud CRITES 30 May 1914. Gay was born 11 Apr 1891; died 5 Jun 1980. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Paul Marcellus DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1915, Overfield, Barbour Co, WV; died 10 May 1998.

  8. 17.  Alma Fern DAVISAlma Fern DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Valentine2, 1.Abner1) was born 15 Nov 1895; died Oct 1980.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Philippi, Barbour Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Philippi District, Barbour Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in 1900 Census as Nov 1894.

    Alma married Charles Conoway BENSON. Charles (son of John BENSON and Sarah CORDER) was born 29 Jan 1883, Barbour Co, WV; died 6 May 1966, Overfield, Barbour Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  9. 18.  Kelsel Valentine DAVISKelsel Valentine DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Valentine2, 1.Abner1) was born 28 May 1899, Doddridge Co, WV; died Dec 1978; was buried , Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Philippi, Barbour Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Philippi District, Barbour Co, WV
    • Census: From 1940 to 1306 GOFF AVE, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; temperature man in glass factory
    • Occupation: 1942; Hazel Atlas Glass Co.
    • Residence: From 1942 to 1306 GOFF AVE, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1950, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1950; logging, timber cutting

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in 1900 Census as June 1899. His birth record shows it as 28 May 1899.

    Kelsel married Hattie Sarah WILSON 1926, Upshur Co, WV. Hattie (daughter of Benjamin Sedwick WILSON and Ella Nora QUEEN) was born 12 Aug 1897, West Virginia; died Sep 1986. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Cora Ellen DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jun 1927, Barberton, Summit Co, OH; died 31 Mar 2005; was buried , Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV.
    2. 25. Wanda Elaine DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Oct 1938, Harrison Co, WV; died 7 Mar 2021, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV.

  10. 19.  Russell A. DAVISRussell A. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ardwin2, 1.Abner1) was born 26 Jun 1913, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; died 20 Nov 1977, Warren, Trumbull Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: painter
    • Residence: Newton Falls, Trumbull Co, OH

    Russell married Helen Ruby GUM 16 Sep 1940. Helen (daughter of Jay Bryan GUM and Carrie Lee LYNCH) was born 29 Nov 1918, West Virginia; died 7 Jul 1996, Warren, Trumbull Co, OH. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 20.  Cleo DAVISCleo DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ardwin2, 1.Abner1) was born CA 1916.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV


  12. 21.  Nadyne M. DAVISNadyne M. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ardwin2, 1.Abner1) was born 2 Mar 1918; died 29 Nov 1998.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Erie, Erie Co, PA
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Nadyne married Ronald D. REED. Ronald was born 2 Feb 1918; died 19 Aug 1998. [Group Sheet]


  13. 22.  John DAVISJohn DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ardwin2, 1.Abner1) was born CA 1923.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV



Generation: 4

  1. 23.  Paul Marcellus DAVISPaul Marcellus DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (16.Odis3, 4.Valentine2, 1.Abner1) was born 28 May 1915, Overfield, Barbour Co, WV; died 10 May 1998.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Columbia, Richland Co, SC
    • Residence: 1939, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Paul married Freda Mae LYNCH 9 Dec 1939, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Freda (daughter of Robert LYNCH and Ersie COLLINS) was born 9 Jun 1919, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 11 Sep 2004. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 24.  Cora Ellen DAVISCora Ellen DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (18.Kelsel3, 4.Valentine2, 1.Abner1) was born 18 Jun 1927, Barberton, Summit Co, OH; died 31 Mar 2005; was buried , Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: order department of Moore Business Forms
    • Residence: Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1950, Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV

    Cora married John Keith HARVEY 20 Jul 1946. John (daughter of Carl Burgess HARVEY and Grace Julia ROBINSON) was born 12 Jun 1925, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV; died 9 Aug 1967, Upshur Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  3. 25.  Wanda Elaine DAVISWanda Elaine DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (18.Kelsel3, 4.Valentine2, 1.Abner1) was born 18 Oct 1938, Harrison Co, WV; died 7 Mar 2021, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Kines Motors (one year)
    • Occupation: Office of Barbour County Clerk (30 yrs)
    • Residence: Philippi, Barbour Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1950, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV

    Wanda married Clifford Kenneth MOUSER 3 Jul 1958, Barbour Co, WV. Clifford was born Sep 1939. [Group Sheet]


  4. 26.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (19.Russell3, 9.Ardwin2, 1.Abner1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  5. 27.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (19.Russell3, 9.Ardwin2, 1.Abner1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded


  6. 28.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (19.Russell3, 9.Ardwin2, 1.Abner1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (son of Don Odell LEGGETT and Donna Joann KEYS) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 5

  1. 29.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (23.Paul4, 16.Odis3, 4.Valentine2, 1.Abner1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (daughter of Homer Haymond WHITE and Lucile HICKMAN) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 30.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (23.Paul4, 16.Odis3, 4.Valentine2, 1.Abner1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (son of Clarence Gilbert GROSE and Sarah GOLDEN) [Group Sheet]